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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.34, 10,188.15 and 5,893.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.34, 10,188.15 and 5,893.47 is: 8,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.34 : 10,188.15 = 5,893.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.34/10,188.15 = 5,893.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.34x = 10,188.15 × 5,893.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.34x = 60,043,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043,556.38/7,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.33

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